Which of the following policies would reduce structural unemployment?
A)an increase in the minimum wage
B)a job retraining program
C)expanding employment insurance to cover more workers
D)building an online job database that helps workers find jobs
E)a government spending program designed to shorten recessions

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Job retraining programs would provide workers with the necessary skills to fill job openings in industries that are experiencing growth, which would reduce structural unemployment. The other policies listed may have benefits, but they would not directly address the root cause of structural unemployment.

Which of the Following Policies Would Reduce Structural Unemployment